Celtic Football Club has made significant strides in strengthening its squad this summer by securing multiple signings from various leagues. Hayato Inamura joins in from Albirex Niigata, Shin Yamada arrives at the club from Kawasaki Frontale. Making the move is Marcelo Saracchi on a season-long loan from Boca Juniors. The club is understandably excited to get Kieran Tierney back in the fold after his transfer from Arsenal. It is an amazing time right now for the entire team and the fans!
Japan international Hayato Inamura has signed a four-year contract with the club. He is the ninth signing of this summer’s transfer window! Inamura’s arrival is going to provide the much needed support for Tierney. Tierney had first declared his return earlier this summer. Celtic have signed Japan international Shin Yamada to a four-year contract, bolstering their attacking options.
Celtic’s transfer strategy has revolved around identifying not just domestic players but talent overseas. Marcelo Saracchi, with nine caps for Uruguay, joins Celtic after facing them with RB Leipzig in 2018. His loan deal has no option to buy. Either way, it puts his very long-term future at the club in doubt.
Notable Additions to the Squad
As well as Inamura and Yamada, Celtic signed Benjamin Nygren from FC Nordsjaelland for around £2 million. Nygren expressed enthusiasm about joining Celtic, stating,
“I remember the fans at Celtic Park. They were amazing and the stadium had a great atmosphere. The pressure of playing for a big club is something that I thrive on. It doesn’t hinder me, it’s the opposite. I look forward to it and I think it pushes me to be better.”
His signing provides meaningful depth to the attacking corps. Now, in addition to Tierney and Saracchi, he bolsters the team’s visible presence on the pitch.
Jahmai Simpson-Pusey has come in on a season-long loan from Manchester City. In other news, Callum Osmand has joined us on a free transfer from Fulham. It was on the club’s three-year deal for goalkeeper Ross Doohan to return to the club after his spell with Aberdeen. These strategic moves highlight Celtic’s desire to improve the overall quality of the squad as they gear up for another season of domestic and European competition.
A Strong Defense and Future Prospects
Celtic defensive corps are ready for an expansionary period with Hayato Inamura and Marcelo Saracchi available for selection. Inamura’s reputation as a speedy left-footed left-back provides Celtic more tactical variation on the defensive end. Tim Vickery commented on Saracchi’s potential, stating,
“He’s a stocky little left-back, very, very quick. When he first came through, I had immense hopes for this player… I thought he was on for a brilliant career. So far, it’s proved a little bit of a disappointment.”
Vickery’s comments shed light on the pressures that will be placed on Saracchi as he starts this new chapter with Celtic.
The close season transfer window has turned out to be the best Celtic could have hoped for, renewing confidence within the camp and amongst supporters. With these exciting new signings, the club is confident of solidifying its position in both domestic and world football.
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